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Fact Sheets : Vaccines Protect Our Children

What are vaccines?

Vaccines protect children by strengthening their immunity or their body's ability to fight off diseases. Thanks to vaccinations also know as shots, or immunizations, many infectious diseases that infected and sometimes killed many infants, children, and adults are now largely under control. Vaccinations protect children from some serious, and potentially deadly diseases. But the viruses and bacteria that cause vaccine-preventable diseases still exist and can be passed on to people who are not protected by vaccines. To help prevent this from happening it is very important to continue to vaccinate our children against these illnesses. Without vaccines, epidemics of many preventable diseases, like polio or measles, could return again, resulting in increased and unnecessary illness, disability, and death among our children.

Vaccinations can protect your child from:

Polio

Tetanus or Lockjaw

Diphtheria

Pertussis or Whooping Cough

Haemophilus Influenzae Type B (Hib)

Meningitis

Hepatitis

Measles

Mumps

Rubella or German Measles

Pneumococcal Disease

Varicella or Chickenpox.

Rotavirus

HPV Virus

You can get vaccinations for your child at a nearby health clinic or at your doctor's office.

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The information provided in this site is designed to be an educational aid only. It is not intended to replace the advice and care of your child's physician, nor is it intended to be used for medical diagnosis or treatment. If you suspect that your child has a medical condition, always consult a physician.